DNA Structure and Genetic Flow

False (B)

A set of three nucleotides

<p>amino acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>mRNA = Carries the genetic code to the ribosome rRNA = Primary component of ribosomes tRNA = Delivers amino acids to the ribosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is very stable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nucleolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>DNA to RNA to protein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To carry a copy of a gene from DNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>thymine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nucleus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>mRNA = Carries a copy of a gene from DNA rRNA = Major part of the Ribosomal subunits tRNA = transfers amino acids during translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>DNA uses deoxyribose, while RNA uses ribose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

DNA stores the information that determines a cell's characteristics and functions.

Genes are units of genetic information within DNA. Each gene carries information about a specific characteristic of the organism, also known as a trait.

Multiple genes often work together to create a complete trait, making the inheritance of characteristics complex.

Enzymes and other proteins are the active agents in cells, carrying out various functions based on the information encoded in DNA.

DNA's information is used to build specific proteins, with each gene typically coding for one protein.

Every cell in an organism has the same DNA, but only certain genes are activated in each cell type, leading to specialized functions.

The process of copying DNA information into RNA, also known as "reading" the DNA code.

The process of translating RNA information into a sequence of amino acids that make up a protein.

A temporary copy of a gene from DNA that carries the protein building sequence from the nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm.

A set of three nucleotides that act as 'words' in the genetic instructions carried by mRNA.

A type of RNA that converts the nucleotide sequence on mRNA into the amino acid sequence in a protein.

A non-coding RNA that delivers amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis and has a distinctive 3D shape.

A set of three nucleotides on tRNA that is complementary to the mRNA codon, ensuring the correct amino acid is attached to the tRNA.

DNA stores genetic information permanently, while RNA provides temporary copies that are used to make proteins.

mRNA contains the genetic information for a protein, rRNA is a major component of the ribosome, and tRNA carries specific amino acids.

The process of protein synthesis relies on the coordination of various RNA molecules to decode genetic instructions and build proteins.